25 part shaping During solidification, the product shrinks by a few percent. To facilitate the product s ejection from the core, the walls should make an angle of at least 2 with the line of draw. 2 line of draw core cavity H R O R o t t e r d a m B r n o U T j o i n t p r o j e c t 25

26 part shaping Many shapes would get locked in a straight pull mold: undercut This part will draw from the core, but won t draw from the cavity, due to undercuts. H R O R o t t e r d a m B r n o U T j o i n t p r o j e c t 26

39 parting planes The parting line is visible on the product. As a designer, you might have certain ideas where you would like to locate this line. Parting lines can also be curved. This makes the mould more expensive. H R O R o t t e r d a m B r n o U T j o i n t p r o j e c t 39

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